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Rental market thrives despite demand for home ownership
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» Most Thais continue to value owning high-value assets such as homes, widely regarded as symbols of stability, success and social standing, while the rental market is expanding rapidly as more consumers seek flexibility and avoid long-term debt obligations, according to the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Bangkok land prices increase
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/11/2025
» The land price index in Greater Bangkok rose in the third quarter of 2025 despite a sluggish economy, driven by strong demand for industrial and logistics property in eastern areas.
New infrastructure expected to boost market in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2025
» New infrastructure is expected to revive the economy and strengthen home purchasing power in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani, as transfer and mortgage fee cuts and lower interest rates have had a limited effect, according to local developers.
Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
Illegal condo rentals continue in Bangkok
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Despite authorities' efforts to crack down on illegal daily rentals in condos, major tourism cities are continuing to see the practice persist, including a condo building in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 11 developed by a SET-listed company which has avoided an investigation by just changing its name.
China's middle-class investors lose appetite for overseas property
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/03/2025
» Stephen Yao travelled from southern China's Guangdong province to Thailand 32 times in 2017 and 2018 to help middle-class Chinese families invest in condominiums in Bangkok and Pattaya.
Sansiri looks to upper-end segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/02/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 projects worth a combined 52 billion baht, fewer than last year but a higher value, as it shifts focus to the upper-end segment, targeting a 6% increase in presales to 53 billion baht.
Foreigners drive Phuket condo segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2024
» Strong demand from foreign buyers continues to draw Bangkok-based developers to Phuket's condo market as they seek diversification from weak local demand.
Mass transit propels Bangkok vacant land prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/11/2024
» Mass transit has lifted the price index of vacant land in Greater Bangkok, signalling a recovery in the property market, with further price increases anticipated in 2025, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Rate cut to have muted effect on potential homebuyers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Housing Finance Association expects the recent policy rate cut by the Bank of Thailand will have a greater effect on mortgage holders than potential home loan applicants, as consumer purchasing power remains weak.